Eli On WFAN: Giants Players Deserve Blame For Lost Season, Not Coughlin
NEW YORK (WFAN) -- As bad as last season was, it doesn't hold a candle to this season.
The Giants have lost seven games in a row, but what went down Sunday in Jacksonville might have been one of the worst losses in franchise history. How does one explain the Giants blowing a 21-0 lead before losing to a team that had just one win in its first 11 games?
Eli Manning tried on Monday during his weekly spot with WFAN's Mike Francesa.
"It was a disappointing one, especially with as well as we played in the first half," Manning said.
Manning and tight end Larry Donnell were guilty of fumbles that were returned for touchdowns as the Giants were outscored 22-3 in the second half en route to a stunning 25-24 loss.
"It really came down to those two turnovers. We don't give them touchdowns there we walk away from that game feeling pretty good," Manning said.
"We're not in a position where we can make bad plays and overcome it. Our bad plays are costly. Turnovers and big mistakes in the second half of games are usually more costly than if they happened earlier," he added.
It appears the hot seat head coach Tom Coughlin was sitting on going into Sunday is now flammable, as the Giants are in danger of finishing with their worst record since going 6-10 in 2004.
"It is tough because it's not what we expect. It's not the norm. It's not the same team that won those championships," Manning said, referring to the Giants' Super Bowl wins following the 2007 and 2011 seasons. "We have a lot of new players and we have to learn how to be winners. It takes some time."
Manning said the angst directed at Coughlin by fans and media is not fair.
"You never want to hear the critics calling for anyone's job. That's a reflection upon me as well," Manning said. "When the coach is getting blamed that means the players are not doing their jobs. Coach Coughlin gets us ready and prepared. We just have to play at a higher level."
Big Blue concludes the regular season at Tennessee, home for Washington, at St. Louis and home for Philadelphia.
To hear Manning's complete interview, please click on the audio link below.
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